Purchasing Department

The City of Amarillo Purchasing Department invites you to become familiar within our City and the way we procure necessary goods and services that are necessary to provide our citizens the services they require.

Purchasing Department Goals:

Purchasing of quality goods and services
Obtain the best possible prices for goods and services
Delivery of goods and services when and where needed
Guard against misappropriation of any assets procured
Give bidders a fair opportunity to compete for the City’s Business
Safeguard Public Funds

The City of Amarillo operates under a Civil Service System for all full-time employees. Police and Fire Officers follow State Civil Service requirements and laws. All other employees are subject to Local Civil Service rules. The City of Amarillo employs over 2,000 individuals including approximately 2,100 full-time employees and over 350 part-time employees.

The City of Amarillo operates its programs and services without regard to race, color and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with the City of Amarillo.

For more information on the City of Amarillo’s civil rights program and the procedures to file a complaint contact, Judy Phelps at 806-378-6842, (TTY 806-372-6234), email judy.phelps@amarillo.gov or visit the administrative offices at 801 SE 23rd Street, Amarillo, Texas 79105. The Transit Department offices are located on Route 4 with a bus stop at the front door of the office. For more information, visit www.amarillo.gov.

The City of Amarillo – Amarillo City Transit hereby certifies that, as a condition of receiving Federal financial assistance, it will ensure that:

No person on the basis of race, color, or national origin will be subjected to discrimination in the level and quality of transportation services and transit-related benefits.

Interested parties are hereby afforded the opportunity to comment on the performance of Amarillo City Transit, request additional information on Amarillo City Transit’s nondiscrimination obligations or file a complaint. Written comments may be submitted to the Assistant City Manager of Public Services, P.O. Box 1971, Amarillo, Texas 79105.

Amarillo City Transit is committed to practicing non-discrimination. If you have been subjected to discrimination you may file a complaint with the Amarillo City Transit General Manager. Amarillo City Transit, Attention: General Manager, P.O. Box 1971 Amarillo, Texas 79105